Episodes

  • The Inside Story on Pierre Poilievre

    The Inside Story on Pierre Poilievre
    May 22 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews True North host and author Andrew Lawton about his upcoming political biography, “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life.” Lawton says there’s something in the book for everyone, and even reveals that the now Conservative leader had a knack for practical jokes. Lawton also explains what kind of access he had to Poilievre during the writing process. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Order your copy of Andrew's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Pierre-Poilievre-Political-Andrew-Lawton/dp/1990823807/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • UCP pressures Smith to change Covid vax policy

    UCP pressures Smith to change Covid vax policy
    May 21 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews United Conservative Party board president Rob Smith about why the board is urging Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to change the province’s Covid-19 vaccine policy. Smith says doctors must be forthcoming with parents about all the possible impacts of the Covid-19 vaccine, and that the board has already raised their concerns with the premier. The interview comes ahead of an event warning of the dangers of the Covid-19 vaccine hosted by the Calgary-Lougheed UCP constituency association. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Calgary’s rezoning bylaw harms the middle class

    Calgary’s rezoning bylaw harms the middle class
    May 18 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains how Calgary city council’s decision to allow for blanket rezoning harms the middle class. Also on the show, Rachel has a story about the Alberta government following through on their plans to overhaul the healthcare system. Later, Rachel has an update on the controversy unfolding in Chesteremere. And finally, Rachel has a big story about the UCP wanting the government to change COVID-19 vaccine policy. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Alberta minister slams “harm production” approach to drugs

    Alberta minister slams “harm production” approach to drugs
    May 16 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Alberta Mental Health and Addictions Minister Dan Williams about how Alberta will be impacted by BC’s recent bid to recriminalize drugs in public spaces. Rachel also asks the minister about demand for Alberta’s recovery oriented system of care, and how the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the current addictions crisis. The minister also says the province’s plan to move mental health and addictions services from Alberta Health Services to Recovery Alberta is set to take effect in July and explains why it’s a good thing for the province. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Does Alberta’s local election reform law go too far?

    Does Alberta’s local election reform law go too far?
    May 11 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains why proposed Bill 20 goes too far. Rachel also shows anti-Israel protesters being removed from the University of Calgary campus and has another crazy video that resulted from your tax dollars being spent on “art.” Finally, Rachel takes a look at why the Alberta government wants to change the election date. Tune into The Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Smith's pitch for highspeed rail

    Smith's pitch for highspeed rail
    May 8 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interview the Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation Kris Sims about the Alberta government’s proposal for a highspeed railway to connect the province. Rachel wonder if anyone is asking for this railway plan and how useful it would be. Kris says the Taxpayers Federation is trying to find out more about the cost. The two also discuss when fuel tax relief and the government’s promised income tax reduction will be implemented. Finally, Kris reveals the big winners of the Taxpayer Federation’s Teddy Waste Awards. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Calgary wants voting for non-citizens

    Calgary wants voting for non-citizens
    May 4 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains Calgary city council’s desperate attempt to hold onto power by extending voting to non citizens. The council is also taking heat for plans for city wide rezoning. Also on the show, Rachel has news about the Alberta government’s plans to study and likely build a rail network. The government is also under fire for controversial proposed Bill 20, which would allow cabinet to remove local councillors and bylaws. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Calgarians outraged over rezoning plans

    Calgarians outraged over rezoning plans
    May 1 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel speaks with Calgary Ward 13 City Councillor Dan McLean about the city’s plan to amend land-use bylaw in neighbourhoods to allow townhomes and row houses where currently only single-family homes are allowed. Rachel asks for clarification on what the proposal will mean for residents and how city infrastructure will support the new homes and people. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins